When you look at a plyo box, what exercise do you think of? Odds are, you envision box jumps. Photo credit: Men's Health And maybe step ups. But let’s be honest: Nobody wants a bulky piece of ...

Building body strength through fitness training is just one of many parameters. Equally important are explosiveness and improved coordination, for example. Box jumps are particularly effective for ...

Other than burpees, box jumps are probably ~the~ most well-known (and most intimidating!) plyometric exercise you can do. If they give you nightmares of scraped shins, I hear you—but I also guarantee ...

No, smaller. Find a box in your gym that’s so tiny and cute it doesn’t even scare you. Maybe that’s a 20-inch box instead of the 24-inch you’ve been attempting—or maybe you’re not ready for boxes at ...

Few things are as versatile as apple cider vinegar or a little black dress. But there’s one thing — which you’ve probably seen at your gym — that comes close: a box. Sometimes called a plyo box, this ...

Three words: prisoner box jumps. You don’t need weights, just your body weight and a box or bench. If you have limited ...

If you’re not one to shy away from a challenge — and a little fun — in your workouts, get ready to jump around! Box jumps are perfect for seasoned exercisers looking for a challenge. If you’re a ...